For families who have chosen cremation for a loved one, they will face a decision about what to do with the remains. Some choose to keep the cremated remains in an urn at their home, have them placed in a columbarium niche at a local cemetery, or scatter the cremation ashes in a meaningful place.
Choosing cremation provides families with more time to arrange the burial or scattering of ashes. If you choose to scatter cremation ashes, here are a few things you should know before moving forward with your plans: